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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the assignment of Sgt. Elmo Jones, 505th PIR?
(a) Gunner.
(b) Pathfinder.
(c) Paratrooper.
(d) Skipper.

2. Sgt. Harrison Summers became known as the _____ of World War II.
(a) Tall tale.
(b) Sergeant York.
(c) Captain Dan.
(d) Hero.

3. How many troops drop into Normandy on D-Day?
(a) 2500.
(b) 3500.
(c) 6600.
(d) 9000.

4. What are the best tanks that the Germans produce called?
(a) Das Reich.
(b) Geshalts.
(c) Tigers.
(d) Sand Sharks.

5. Where does Eisenhower spend most of 1943 commanding troops?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) Africa.
(d) Italy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many members of the 101st Airborne are captured by Jahnke's Germans?

2. What does the SHAEF stand for?

3. What do Allied troops use to keep water out of their riffles during the invasion?

4. At what hour does Rommel hear of the invasion?

5. What is the Allies' best source for information about the Atlantic Wall?

(see the answer key)

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